RUF RTurbo

DETAILS

RUF based the RTurbo off the drivetrain of the 996 Turbo. Customers could order their RTurbo either with all-wheel drive, or for an added cost, a rear-drive version. Buyers could also choose between the narrow Carrera body, or the turbo wide-body. The RTurbo was available in both coupe and cabriolet form.

The body was fitted with a modified nose with additional vent slots at the top and RUF air dam below, aerodynamically optimized RUF outside mirrors, and a modified, electrically adjustable rear spoiler. Side air inlets for the intercoolers were inset above the wheel arches, putting them closer to the intercoolers.

Output of the water-cooled 3.6 liter twin-turbocharged engine was raised to a reliable 520hp by altered turbochargers, modified engine control module, sports air filter, special intake runners, and a RUF exhaust system. To safely extract its maximum torque of 546lbft, vehicles with a six-speed manual transmission were equipped with a reinforced clutch. Alternately, a five-speed Tiptronic S option was available.